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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-01
AN AMERICAN BLUE.BEARD.
dc Admits Having Murdered Three wives

In Succession.
COLUMBIA, S. c., Nov. 30-Accounts
were published ten days sgo of horrible
wife murder committed by Stephen Bailey
in Berkley and the attempted suicide Of
the murderer.
Bailey yesterday made confession in
the presence Of the jsilors. Harris Bailey
was over seventy years old. The sub
stance Of his confession is as follows:
81 have been married three times. l
killed my first wife with a club. Her
name was C4tharine. 1 buried her in the
garden and after a while
1t was found out and the people
dug her up and buried her
in the graveyard. She had six children
for me. My second wite's name was
Mary. killed her with brick by hitting
her in the head. l will not tell what
did with her body. She had one Child, a
boy. His name is Tobey. l don't know
where ne is. My third wiie's name was
SAllie. Sac was unfsitnful to me for d
long time. My wife and l hsd not been
on good terms for three or four weeks.
That day l laid in wait for her in q foot
path and as she came along 1 hit her On
the head with an axe and killed her and
dragged her body into the bushes until
that might. Then sent nv
boy to the yard for wheelbarroW, and
when he came sent hin back to the
house. Then l put the body into the
Wheelbarrow. and carried it abous mile.
and : han ara put It in d furnsce. At
sunrise 1 started fire and about or 8
o'clock il WAS found out. Sallie had seven
children"
The previous murders, he SAYS, were
known, bat it was just after the war ard
such crimes went unpunished. In maks
ing the confession Bailey evinced no re-
pentance for his inhuman murders, and
SO hardened had he become that he had
forgotten the details and dates of his
former butcheries.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-01

state is divided, the northern portion
being in favor of free sugar aud the gulf
section opposed 10 it. The Democratic
sentiment is in favor of increasing the
free list, adding to it salt, lumber
and the necessa les of life. Representa-
tive Byuum of Indiana thinks that & good
bill to reduce the tariff can be passed
without the support of R .ndan
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-01
Tho sharn Case.

NEW York, Nov so -Di triet Attorney
elect John b Fellows said to-day he was
a little surprised at the decision OF the
Court Of Appeals in the Sharp csse.
However with the fine points Of testi-
meny which the Court of Appeals had
ruled out there was enough evidence left
to convict Sharp. He. could not tell when
he would try Sharp until after, he says,
an official copy sof the opinion OF the
higher court. Ifsafter he had seem that
he came to the conclusion that the con-
viction could sui be secured Sharp
would be- shesfrsssd the boodlers tssed.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-01
sentepe,d az Eor. smith.

Special 70 Tn Gazette.
FORT SMITH, ARK, Nov. 30.-The fol-
lowing parties received sentence in the
United States District court to-day
Grant Royal, retailing liquor, eighteen
months and $3.50 fine; Bob Young, b.
Moody, Rome Vogel, William Gabner,
John Sudbom.s Sheridan Higgings,
Thomas French, William Middleton,
John Mackey, Tom Martin, Dempsey
Taylor, Isam Taylor, Bloom Taylor,
Joseph Surratt, larceny, one year each !;
Charles Higgins, larceny, three yesrs.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-01
Most In jail,

NEW YORK, Nov. 30.-Anarchist Most
seemed to be quite cheerful this mornipg g
when reporter called at his cell in the
Tombs. "Of course we shall appeal to the
higher courts, as in the Sharp case" he
said. "My case is somewhat similar to
his, and [ hope for q reversal of judg-
ment. 1t must be so for the sake OF free
speech" He says the treatment be has
received in American prisons YVES shout
the same as he had met in Europe.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-01
Morder Trial Begun.

FORT SMITH, ARK. Nov. 3O.-The trial
of Fdl or E. G.. Boudinot of toe Cherokee
Advocate for the murder of Editor Stone
of the Tahlequah, 1. T., Telephone, began
here Yesterday before United states
commissioner. large number OF friends
o. both parties are present.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-01

morse tneit, Was acquiEJeu. I.lie QUITE vs..
Buck Reagan, for theft, is on trial.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-01

go Juoge brewer OF the Federst courr ror
an Injunction aIlaoino he rpea ba;no <-,o5
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-01

q retI n1yr IneIr new SURE uearIy com-
pleted. They Will soon open business
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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-01

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30.-The following
Texas pensions were issued to-day:
Mexican war, Dolores Garcia, widow of
Robert Shears, Brownsville; Virginia F.s
widow OF Abner G. Stopp, Denton; Ne XII
can war, James S. Kelly, Desnkvile;
William Brimberry, Meriville; Larkin
A. West, Leesville; Edwin v. Ruthven,
alias Edward R. Willisms, Bluebrsnch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-03

rEAD.-Hon W. B. Mccormick died at Cole
RADIO, Texas, on the Odd ultmo. he was man
naturally endowed with fine miud, embellshed
with goodly store of practical knowledge good
Judgment, heart and purse open to all calls of
charity, and helping hand for every honest en-.
deavor, foremost in enterprise, he was one o. our
first citizens one whose loss we all dep!ore. He
was born at Auburn, Va, April 13, 1918, married
to Miss Virginia Milan of Fairfax county, in
1910 (who died here in 1877, and removed with
his family to Colorado county Texas, December,
1858 where he had since resided. He was q con-
sistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church
South for 80 years. He died after lingering ill
ness and his remains were committed to the dust
the following day, his funeral being the largest
which ever took place in Weimar. He leaves
large family of children and grandchildren to
mourn their loss.-Co!Orado Citizen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-03
LOCAL BREYITIES.

Judge Hunter Fl. Marshal's Richmond
and Danvile legal office was yesterday re.
moved from Washington to Richmond
a marriage license was issued in Wash
ington yesterday to Albert Fray, of Warren
ton, and Hattie Walker. of this city.
While gunning in one of the marshes near
killed an ortolan, rare bird for this season
of the year.
Aunt Henry Hicks, we'll known old col.
ored woman, who has lived in the First
ward for many years. died on Sunday, and
was buried from Zon church yesterday
evening.
Mr.. B. j. Ellis, who, several weeks since
fell from the steamer Arrowemith to the
ground, while the steamer was on the ways
at the ship yard, and was severely hurt, is
able to be out again.
At a meeting of the directors of the Blaen
Avon Coal Company in Cumberland yes
terday, tie president, DR.. G. Z. Porter, re-
signed that Office on account of ll-health,
and Frederick Mertens, Of Cumberland, was
elected in his stead.
The Alexandria Musical Association has
applied to the owners of Sarepta Hall for
permission 10 erect balcony over the en-
trance Of the hall. Should the application
be granted the Association during the sum-
mer will give several open air concerts.
The sheds at the Columbia brickyard
which were damaged by fire on Sunday
morning. were insured in companies for
which Messrs Wise & Co. are the Alex
andria agents The loss will not amount to
ever $500 and is divided in about twelve
companies.
The chairman of the democratic committee is
anxious to make up the ticket to be submitted at
the primary to be held on Monday next, and re-
quests all who arc to be candidates before the pri
mary to hand in their names at once.
The Grand Lodge of Red Men which meets in
this city on the 11th instant has secured the
Opera House for their meeting hall, and will have
banquet there during the session.
The temperature of to-day hiss been that of mid
summer the mercury in the thermometer regis
tering $50 in the shade.
Mr.. J. NJ. Ward played. "Tho Red Fox" an anus
ing Irish drama, at the Opera House last night to
pleased audience.
Workmen are engaged in repairing the Gamer
on street sewer pipe which burst some time since.
The U. S. steamer Dispatch passed up the river
for Washington this morning.
The force OF men at work at the ship yard has
been largely increased.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-03

RUSSIAN CREDULITY.-o papers report
that in the village of Obodny, in Tho government
of Podolia, peasant, reputed to be very wealthy
and TO have money boarded in his house, received
a visit lately from three venerabe-ooking men,
dressed in garments of a somewhat clerical fash.
ion, who informed him that they were Christ and
the Apostles Peter and Paul. The sham Christ
said to him: ~ have given you great wealth, but
you have omitted to exercise charity, SO l have
come to reckon with you Give me your money"
The terrified peasant fell on his knees, begged for
mere, and gave over five hundred silver roubles.
declaring that it was all the money he had in the
house They were not satisfied, and he sent oil
his servant to collect money from neighbors who
were indebted to him. The report of the presence
in the village of such holy visitors broughta crowd
to the spot; but the imposters mistook their mo-
tives and believed they had come to apprehend
them. One of them drew knife from under his
Clothes ard attacked peasant, whereupon the
crowd seem to have become at once enlightened
as to the true character of the trio, and taking
courage, overpowered them.-LondOn Times
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-03

SHAD BAKED WITH WINE SAUCE.-Clean
without splitting the fish, leaving on head
and tail; lay in a dripping pan, pour
small cupful of boiling water over it, in
vert another dripping pan upon the lower
and bake one hour. bastiDg six times with
butter and water from the dripping pan /;
transfer the fish to hot platter, strain the
gravy into a saucepan, thcken with heap
ing teaspoo2ful Of Drowned flour, season
with salt and pepper, and add at least a
glass Of brown sherry. Pour over the fish
ard send to table covered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-03

AN OLD MURDER MYsTERY.-The follow
inc is taken from collection of old nara
ives which were recently published in one
If the Washington papers In the year
1870 our merchants dealt largely in Alex
aparia, then part of this District. William
Secord, an enterprising and we'll to-do
grocery merchant. went to Alexandria to
7eplenish his stock. On his way home from
that place be was murdered at the south
end Of the Potomac bridge the Long bridee)
Ly some person unknown. His body was
4 severed and brought to this city Such
was the excitement produced by this event
TINT Mr.. Monroe. the President OF the
United States the mayor Of Washington,
lb- mayors OF Georgetown and Alexandria,
nh Issued proclamatons offering rewards
far the apprehension and conviction OF the
murierers. Town meetings We're held in
inns city aud Alexandria, at which add
lIonal rewards were offered Our city
council resolved to proceed TO the place
where the murder was committed and to
-conr the woods to search for the guilty
o,lss But MI efforts made TO find the muir
d,ret or murderers failed, aad 10 this day
nh, affair ternaius mystery"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-03

THE IDOL from the land of "He-the Nigh
ty" has been turned over to tho Smithsonian
Institution in Washington, to be placed in
one of the caves of the fossils there where
many of its contemporaries continue to drag
out their pent up lives, awaiting evolution
into perfect beings unless smashed by the
cub Of the mighty He.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-03

The inner bark of the locust tree, com
monty grown as an ornamental tree, has
been found to possess poisonous properties.
1t has long been known to possess consider
able Of cathartic value, but not until recent
ly has a case Of poisoning throug N its use
beeu given A medcal ourl al cites the
case or cases of over thirty children being
severely poisoned by chewing this bark.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-03
Alexandria, Virginia

yYTANTED-Agents in all parts of Virginia and
w West Virginia to sell THE HISTORY OF
THE CONFEDERATE STATES NAVY" Apply
at once to get good territory.
c. D. ANDERSON, General Agent,
my3 st 635 G st. n. W., Washington, d. Z.
NTOTICE.-In order that the PRIMARY TICK
~ EFT may bo made up it is important that all
candidates for the Board of Aldermen and Coun-
Gil give their names to the Democratic City Com
mittee at once. The Democratic Judges and
Registrars are requested to meet the Chairman at
his office FRIDAY NIGHT, MAY 9th, at T3O
o'clock. LEONARD MARBURY,
mopO 1T Chairman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-03

The ALEXANDRIA CANAL CoMPANY.-As
stated 10 the GAZETTE, the annual meeting
of the Alexandria Canal Company was call
ed for yesterday, but there was no quorum
present and nothing was done. The com
pauy now owns free from encumbrance the
canal bed from the Potomac opposite
Georgetown to the Potomac opposite Alex
andra. The city of Alexandria has ad
yanced to the canal company 1852 600,
which has never been repaid, and it is also
claimed that part of the land over which
the canal passes reverts to the original own
ers on its diversion from use as a canal.
The whole number of shares is $500. The
United States and the State of Virginia own
5000 shares; the Bennett estate assigns
900 shares, and 500 shares remain, some
fifty of which were represented at the meet
Ing of the company held in the fall of 1856.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-03

PERsoNAL.-Lt CHARLES F Nash, U. s.
X NJ lef mere to day to rejoiu his revenue
cutter at Ogdensburg, n. Y.
Hon : Baroour was in the city to day.
Mes,rs J. Il Caron and J. X. NJ. Norton
leii here this morning for West Virginia on
legal business.
Messrs. ]. B. Smoot, F A Reed, F. l..
smith aud others left here to day for Rich
,nond to look after the interest Of the Min
,ral railroad bill, which is now before a
senate committee, and in which this city Is
deeply interested.
Gen. VIM. H. Payne, of Warrenton, who
i, soon going to Europe, has resigned his
u, ton AS member of the Board of Visi.
tors OF the University Of Virginia, and Major
Burr p Noland, of Loudoun county, has
been appointed by Gov. Lee in his stead.
Gov. Lee and Miss Thornton left Rich
mond for Washington to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-03
ToIicense Tax Payers.

l am prepared to pay license taxes i'll cou-
pons and guarantee full legal protection,
the change in time that
licenses are to run from twelve months to
one month | advise all persons having
license taxes to pay to call or me or any
of my agents before they make their: pay
ments. They will find it still more TO their
Interest TO pay in coupons now than before
the law was changed. Apply to
R. It. LUCAS,
Alexandria, Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-03

CONCERT. The "Church Choral Union"
will close its second season with a concert
at Lannon's Opera House. on Friday even
ing next and great musical treat is in
store for all who attend The choruses
which are to be sung are of the better class
Of music, but the attraction will be the APP
psarauce Of Miss Edna Gray, progresses
lug young soprano, of New York city, who
has sweet, rich voice, full of expression,
and of great compass. These, with her WIN.
some stage appearance, ease. and grace OF
manner, contribute very largely to her re-
marketable success as a concert soloist. she
should be greeted with full house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-03

The LADY OF THE LAKE-This popular
steamer, which has always been favorite
boat on the Potomac, has resumed her reg
uAr trips between Washington, this city,
aud Norfolk. She is just from cut the dry
dock, and has the appearance of new
steamer. Extensive repairs have recently
been made at the shipyard here, and an
abundant application of paint gives the boat
d fresh and clearly appearance. In add
ton the saloon and staterooms have been
furnished with new carpets and upholstery,
making the outfit complete. The company
in reitlng the boat have expended about
81 1000 in providing for the comfort and BEN
ett of their patrons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-03

AN ENCOURAGING PREDICTIoN.-At the
close of the performance at the Opera House
last night, Mr.. J. NJ. Ward, the principal
performer, came before the curtain and
briefly addressed the audience. He told
them that he saw evidences of Improvement
in this city since his last visit here and said
that from what he heard throughout the
country he was Induced TO believe that AL
exandria would soon increase in importance
and would double her population in few
Years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-03

POLICE REPoRT-Last night was clear
and mild with oue prisoner and one LOGGER
At the station house.
Acting Mayor Eichberg this morning dis.
posed of the following cases:
Rachael Chase, colored, arrested by officer
Martin for disorderly conduct was dis
charged
VIM Pnkney, q colored boy, arrested by
officer Martin, for dsorder'y conduct, was
faed 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-03

FIsH-Since yesterdays report about
zoo 600 herring and $500 shad have been
received at Fishtown. Herring sold at from
s. to 81 per thousand, and shad at from -
to SIS per hundred The schooner Pert,
with 5000 herring from Quanlico, arrived
this morning This is the largest arrival oil
the season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-03
LOCAL NEWS.

For this section generally cooler, fair weather,
jigbt variable winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-03
WANTS.

WANTED TO RENT-A DWELLING, GEN.
w trally located, or aSUGT OF ROOMS. un-
furnished. Address g., GAZETTE office. my II
WANTED TO EXCHANGED FARM OF 10
w ACRES OF GOOD LAND, upon which IS
good farm house and barn and out-buiding stu
ated three miles from Fort Washington, Prince
George county, Nd, for 4 HOUSE and LOT i'll
Alexandria. Call on or address
II. ]. KNIT, Real Estate Broker,
ape 1w 141S ST., Washington, D. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-03

PROPERTY SALE Mr.. f. Z. Downhsm
has purchased from Mr.. p. n. Dwyer the
house AMI lot on the northwest corner OF
Princess aud St. Asaph streets for the sum
OF 81 500
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-03

MULEKGLLED -The12 OF local train from
Washington yesterday struck mule near
Fort Runyon, knocked the animal a consld.
cradle distance and so badly injured it that
II had to be killed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-03

DIVIDEND AT meeting of the Alexan-
una Water Company, held yesterday, a
dividend of - so per share, payable on anu
alter the 18th inst was declared.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-03
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

New YORK, May 3.-The opening of the stock
market was somewhat irregular but generally
firm this morning, advances over last evenings
final figures ranging up to Il per cent. The mar
ket was only moderately active and later became
dull The movement in prices was light and at
first was generally downward. A rally occurred
later and the early losses were generally recover.
cd and in some CASES fractions in addition. There
was very little feature in the dealings, but at II
O'Clock the market was quiet and firm. Money
easy at 4s5.
BALTIMORE, May 5.-virgina 6s consolidated
%; psst.due coupons 6Gln; 10-40s 43; new IS
81 bid to-day.
ALEXANDRIA MARKET, May 3.-Flour is steady
and receipts continue good sales are of little bet
ter volume, and neither holders of stocks nor
millcrs seem disposed to press the market. Tho
offerings of Wheat on Change are small and
mostly of Indifferent quality; prices are stronger
and the demand moro active. especially for sound,
well cleaned grades futures are firm and shade
higher Corn, Rye and Oats are without quotable
change Butter, Eggs and other produce are easy
and lower.
BALTIMORE, May 3.-Cotton dull middling
1914 Flour steady and firm. Wheat-Southern
quiet but firm red 96a97 amber 97a9S; West
ern firm and higher; No 2 winter red spot SO ga
93a4 May 93lba93s4 juno 935sa93ai July
92l6 bid COrn-Southern firm and higher;
white 521aa53 yellow 50a51; Western dull and
higher mixed spot 46a. adj May 46a4a47 June
4711a4733 July Ar bid. Oats firm; Southern
and Penna 34a3S; Western white 37a3S do
mixed 34a35. Rye nominal at 51a59. Hay
quiet and steady; prime to choice Western 81
ia so. Provisions quiet and steady. Whiskey
steady al 81 23a1 24.
CHICAGO, May 3-11:3o a. m.-Wheat opened
stronger at S9a. for June, at which it is now
quoted June Corn 39&. juno Oats % ZIG.
June Lard Sc 90.
New YORK, May 3-Cotton quiet uplands
1Oa, Orleans 10 1916; futures steady. Flour
quiet and fra. Wheat higher. Corn better.
Pork steady at $40 5oaS17 Lard weaker at
81 22l,
BALrIMoAE Hoe MARKET. May 2.-There is
light supply of Hogs on the market this week
and fairly good demand prevails, but at prices
lac lower than last week. The quality Of the
offerings is quite as good that of last Monday.
We quote ut 7a7 lac per ID net, with few extra
shade higher, most sales being at 712c; few
rough Hogs sold under &c. Receipts this week
4791 head.
GEoRG ETowN CATTLE MARKET, May 2.-Cattle
sold to-day as follows: best 5a5Ac; good 4lba5ci
medium SO. al lhc; common 3s3 pc. Sheep IA
43,c Snrinp Lambs Slba9c Calves 4ao1nc. 10